Google Play vs Apple App Store

Developers should learn and use Google Play to publish Android apps to a massive global audience, as it is the primary distribution channel for Android applications with over 2 meets developers should learn about the apple app store when building apps for apple devices, as it is the primary channel for distribution and monetization to over 1. Here's our take.

Google Play

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use Google Play to publish Android apps to a massive global audience, as it is the primary distribution channel for Android applications with over 2

Pros

• 5 billion active devices
• Related to: android-development, kotlin

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Apple App Store

Developers should learn about the Apple App Store when building apps for Apple devices, as it is the primary channel for distribution and monetization to over 1

Pros

• 5 billion active devices
• Related to: ios-development, swift

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Google Play if: You want 5 billion active devices and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Apple App Store if: You prioritize 5 billion active devices over what Google Play offers.

The Bottom Line

Google Play wins

Developers should learn and use Google Play to publish Android apps to a massive global audience, as it is the primary distribution channel for Android applications with over 2